Colts Draft Primer: Potential First Round Picks
By Evan Reller
The Indianapolis Colts hold the 18th pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft and should have plenty of talented players available on Thursday night. But which one will they bring to Indy?
The Colts are picking in the top 20 for just the second time in the past decade. That level of sustained success cannot be understated. But if they are going to return to those high standards and stay there, the Colts have to nail this draft and it all starts with the 18th pick.
Thursday night, the Colts will eventually be on the clock and will be looking to fill any number of holes on the roster. They’ll of course be taking the best player available, but considering the current roster almost anyone they take will improve the team.
Yesterday we ranked the team needs and noted a few players who would fit those positions. Today we look at a few players who would not only fill a need, but would also be a good fit for the team. The top three needs for this team are pass rush, offensive line, and inside linebacker.
There are a number of players who have been mocked to the Colts from these positions. We’re looking at which of the top players at these positions would fit well with the Colts, and which have a realistic chance of falling down to 18 on Thursday night.
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